***This is a repost. I needed to fix some things to follow the rules, so I’m reposting. And thank you to those that commented in the original post, the advice is really helpful!***
It’s finally happening, my first ever solo trip! I’ve been wanting to take this trip for a while, but could never get the time because of work. I’ve been looking for another job for a while and just recently accepted an offer with another company! It just so turns out that they actually preferred me to start later on in September because they are in the middle of a really important rush time and wouldn’t be able to dedicate as much time to my on boarding. So it just kinda aligned that now I have the time to take the trip without even having to ask! Originally I was aiming for 3 weeks and willing to compromise and do 2 weeks since my current job was being strict about taking time off (even though I accrued more than enough). But now, with all the time I have until my new job’s start date, I said screw it, let’s do a month!
I’ve already bought my flight! I’ll be leaving for Dublin, Ireland on Friday, August 8th to arrive the next day. Then I plan to go to the UK, maybe France as well briefly. I’ll be returning on Friday, September 5th.
My Itinerary so far is at the bottom. Still very much a work in progress. I was thinking about a week in Ireland, another week in Scotland, then a week in England, particularly London. That was the original plan when it was a 3-week trip. Now I have an extra week to spare, so I’m not sure. I was planning on staying in hostels mostly. But the first day in Dublin I was planning on staying in a hotel, just to make sure I get off to a good start. Also budget-wise, I’ve saved ALOT, so money isn’t that much of an issue for me. Right now, I’m aiming to keep expenses under $10k; that’s including my round flight which was $760.
If I could get any help with planning this trip, I’d be so grateful! Anything helps! Hostel recommendations, transit tips, anything! If you want to tear down my itinerary all together, by all means do so! If you got tips and advice for me, please lay it all on me! I’m super terrified but also exhilarated for this trip! I just wanted to do something spontaneous for once in my life and I feel like this is a much needed reset for me as I’ve just been dealing with a lot mentally. Thanks so much in advance!
Tl;dr
I need help planning my 4-week trip through Ireland and the UK! My itinerary is below, so you can see what I’ve got so far. Thank you!
[My Itinerary!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-edPRz2TGQb5Sa8KMQdODkki3lq8qbLFKu9asZYNupw/edit?usp=drivesdk)
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